Name: Samsung T5 500GB Blue
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B073GZBT36
Price: 224.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.7 (6428 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD 500GB is an ultra‑compact, metal‑unibody external drive offering up to 540 MB/s read speeds and AES‑256 hardware encryption. It targets mobile professionals who need fast, secure, and portable storage for tasks like 4K video editing and on‑the‑go file transfers.

✓ Best for: Mobile professionals, photographers and videographers who need a tiny, durable drive for quick off‑loading of 4K RAW footage, as well as travelers seeking encrypted, on‑the‑go storage.✗ Not ideal for: Heavy‑write workloads such as large batch backups or video rendering where sustained write speed is critical, and users with legacy operating systems not supported by the optional software.

Pros

✓Ultra‑compact metal unibody design weighing only 51 g, easily fits in a pocket or palm.
✓High sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s, delivering up to 4.9× faster transfers than typical HDDs.
✓AES 256‑bit hardware encryption and optional password protection provide strong data security.

Price History

Current

$224.00

Average

$213.36

Lowest

$131.99

Highest

$259.99

Price trend (90d):+12.6%

Best Seller Rank History

Now#230Best#90Worst#866 -103

Lower = better sales rank

Specifications

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), UASP

OS CompatibilityWindows 7+, macOS 10.9+, Android 4.4+

Included CablesUSB Type-A to Type-C, USB Type-C to Type-C

Design

Height55.9 mm mm

Width76.2 mm mm

Depth10.2 mm mm

Weight45.4 g g

MaterialAnodized aluminum metal unibody

Features

EncryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption

Password ProtectionOptional password protection via software

Shock ResistanceShock resistant

Full HD OptimizedFull HD optimized

General

BrandSamsung

ManufacturerSamsung Electronics

ModelMU-PA500B/AM

ColorBlue

Release Date2019-03-01

Performance

ControllerSamsung MGX

Sequential Read Speed540 MB/s MB/s

Sequential Write Speed515 MB/s MB/s

Typical Read Speed418-428 MB/s

Typical Write Speed242-346 MB/s

Storage

Capacity500 GB GB

Flash Type3-bit 3D V-NAND MLC

Security

EncryptionAES 256‑bit hardware encryption

Controller

SSD ControllerSamsung MGX controller

Flash

Memory Type3‑bit 3D V‑NAND MLC flash

Interface

USB InterfaceUSB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) with UASP support

Compliance

CertificationsCE, FCC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, RoHS2

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.2 Inches

Width3.0 Inches

Depth0.4 Inches

Weight0.1 Pounds

Research Sources

bhphotovideo.com

storagereview.com

samsung.com

semiconductor.samsung.com

dpreview.com

imaging-resource.com

techgage.com

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Samsung T5 500GB Blue

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